When I was a kid, 4 th or 5 th grade, I spent a lot of the school day missing my mom. There was a lot going on at home—and it felt like I had to talk to her and check on her during the day. I ...

ANDREW: SOME YOUNG CHILDREN ARE DEALING WITH SOMETHING THAT IS QUITE NORMAL, BUT HAS SUDDENLY HEIGHTENED DURING THE PANDEMIC >> WE HAVE BEEN IN OUR HOUSE FOR A YEAR NOW, AND HAVEN’T REALLY DONE MUCH ...

When people think of separation anxiety, they often picture young children on their first day of school, but it's easy to overlook that parents might experience similar feelings. As the school year ...

On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane’s 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at drop-off because she didn’t want to go inside. On the second day, she entered class in tears.

Separation anxiety isn't only present in children. Adults can also suffer from it, which can be very serious. While it's normal for anyone to feel loneliness and uneasiness about being away from loved ...

As mentioned, many children experience separation anxiety when returning to school. Children could have “separation protests” like whining, tantrums or clinginess. While expected of younger children, ...

Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary Audrey-Ann Deneault receives ...

Intense worrying or fear that results in an inability to function at school or in social settings may be sign of anxiety disorder in children and teens. (Getty Images) The U.S. Preventive Services ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Separation anxiety may significantly predict suicidal thoughts among patients with mood and anxiety disorders, ...